Dean Bridges
Portland
Summary
I demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. I bring a positive attitude and commitment to continually learning and growing, with an emphasis on learning new skills and refining existing ones.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
10.2024 - Current
- As a Food and Beverage Expert, my day typically consists of rotating stock to ensure freshness of food on the salesfloor, culling expired or damaged food, and addressing any food safety concerns. Additionally, pulling stock from the back to put on the salesfloor is a regular part of this position, which requires paying attention to temperature guidelines to ensure food stays fresh and is quickly moved to the correct temperature zone.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Environmental Education Instructor
THPRD
06.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe, fun learning environment for kids ages 7-9, with a heavy focus on the outdoors, animals and the environment.
- Proven ability to work independently and with others throughout a typical workday.
- Ability to set up and clean up classroom in a timely fashion for various activities, such as check in, free time, circle time, and snack.
- Ability to lead games for a variety of different group sizes and interests. This includes carpet games such as Poison Dart Frog, and more active games such as Sharks and Minnows.
- Adjusting activities and talking points to reflect daily and weekly themes, while tying those themes back into what the kids see in nature.
- Leading hikes daily, while engaging kids in various activities and learning opportunities about what they see on the trail, such as animals, plants, bugs, etc.
- Ability to adjust to sudden changes, make decisions and address safety hazards, collaborating with other coworkers as needed.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Volunteer
Oregon Zoo, Metro
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with engagement and information.
- Enhance guest experience by answering questions about animals, the zoo's conservation efforts and efforts around the world.
- Providing directional support for guests finding their way around the zoo.
- Handling emergency calls, as applicable (lost child calls are most common)
- Helping create enrichment for animals in enrichment creation workshops.
- Attending classes and meetings to stay up to date on what is going on at the zoo.
Education
GED -
Sunset High School
Portland, OR06-2024
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Awards
I earned the THPRD Volunteer of the Year award for 2024, presented at a board meeting on April 10th, 2024.
Timeline
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
10.2024 - Current
Environmental Education Instructor
THPRD
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Oregon Zoo, Metro
06.2019 - Current
- CPR/AED Certification
GED -
Sunset High School
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